I work in the OR, newly prego. Make sure and let your co-workers know ASAP. Where I work we all look out for each other so when possible I get out of the big ortho cases with lots of C-arm time, however for call situations it's unavoidable, make sure you where a maternity x-ray apron, so even your back is covered if you're turned away. Also if your doing totals with cement you should NOT be in the room.....hope this helps and good luck!!

I work in the OR, newly prego. Make sure and let your co-workers know ASAP. Where I work we all look out for each other so when possible I get out of the big ortho cases with lots of C-arm time, however for call situations it's unavoidable, make sure you where a maternity x-ray apron, so even your back is covered if you're turned away. Also if your doing totals with cement you should NOT be in the room.....hope this helps and good luck!!

Hi I'm an RN in labor and delivery and we spend a good amount of time in the OR for Csection and other obstetrical procedures and I just got a support belt from motherhood. If you don't have one in your area go online. I just got it today but it came highly recommended by other coworkers. Also I agree let your coworkers know soon if you haven't already.

Hi I'm an RN in labor and delivery and we spend a good amount of time in the OR for Csection and other obstetrical procedures and I just got a support belt from motherhood. If you don't have one in your area go online. I just got it today but it came highly recommended by other coworkers. Also I agree let your coworkers know soon if you haven't already.

Ask to be put in cases that don't use a lot of fluoro, although in reality if you wear your lead and stay as far back as possible your radiation exposure is pretty minimal. Ortho cement is also something I avoided. It's teratogenic in rats, at least, and the smell really makes me queasy

Ask to be put in cases that don't use a lot of fluoro, although in reality if you wear your lead and stay as far back as possible your radiation exposure is pretty minimal. Ortho cement is also something I avoided. It's teratogenic in rats, at least, and the smell really makes me queasy

Definitely agree with the other replies. Tell ur supervisor ASAP so he/she can plan for you. Don't assist with lifting of the patients. Stay away from cement, limit exposure to fluro and x-rays. And wear TED stockings. Varicosities are not fun or cute. Definitely keep up on your vitamins. Fatigue will throw off your concentration. Good luck.

Definitely agree with the other replies. Tell ur supervisor ASAP so he/she can plan for you. Don't assist with lifting of the patients. Stay away from cement, limit exposure to fluro and x-rays. And wear TED stockings. Varicosities are not fun or cute. Definitely keep up on your vitamins. Fatigue will throw off your concentration. Good luck.

I'm a CST in Ft Worth, TX....where is everyone from!?...And how early did you tell wk?...I am the main Neuro scrub and we use X-ray quite a bit...I am testing on fri 8-17...I am a bit nervous about telling wk so early in that I want to keep it from everyone (including family) until closer to 16weeks!

I'm a CST in Ft Worth, TX....where is everyone from!?...And how early did you tell wk?...I am the main Neuro scrub and we use X-ray quite a bit...I am testing on fri 8-17...I am a bit nervous about telling wk so early in that I want to keep it from everyone (including family) until closer to 16weeks!

Good question. I'm a surgical sales rep and often don't know what cases customers will have me in for until the last minute. I've been making sure to tell them I'm prego just in case, but haven't been specifically asking about potential hazards. I don't do ortho at all. Mostly hearts, gen, gyn, and some neuro.

Good question. I'm a surgical sales rep and often don't know what cases customers will have me in for until the last minute. I've been making sure to tell them I'm prego just in case, but haven't been specifically asking about potential hazards. I don't do ortho at all. Mostly hearts, gen, gyn, and some neuro.

I'm an RN in the OR at an ASC & do primarily Ortho & General Surgery. I told my OR manager right away. My coworkers are great about transfering patients for me & the center ordered a special vest & skirt for me as well as a "baby badge". They try to keep me out of X-ray cases as much as possible & when it can't be avoided I just stay a far away as possible. Don't forget your compression socks! They've been a lifesaver for me!

I'm an RN in the OR at an ASC & do primarily Ortho & General Surgery. I told my OR manager right away. My coworkers are great about transfering patients for me & the center ordered a special vest & skirt for me as well as a "baby badge". They try to keep me out of X-ray cases as much as possible & when it can't be avoided I just stay a far away as possible. Don't forget your compression socks! They've been a lifesaver for me!

As an x-ray technologist who works often in the OR, it isn't that big of a deal - if we can work up there so can anyone. Just saying! Wear your lead aprons, and TLD's (ask for a pregnancy one that you wear at your waist under the apron) and stand your distance. There is no need to be exempt from x-ray cases. I mean, of course you can opt out I you want but really, we work around radiation A LOT more than anyone else and we work up until we are due.

As an x-ray technologist who works often in the OR, it isn't that big of a deal - if we can work up there so can anyone. Just saying! Wear your lead aprons, and TLD's (ask for a pregnancy one that you wear at your waist under the apron) and stand your distance. There is no need to be exempt from x-ray cases. I mean, of course you can opt out I you want but really, we work around radiation A LOT more than anyone else and we work up until we are due.

This may differ depending on hospital policy... I think legally they can't make you care for patients with shingles or certain chemo patients bc of the proven effects, but you can care for other iso patients unfortunately... Like mrsa, c-diff, etc. My hospital told me just to follow hospital precautions. Ha!

This may differ depending on hospital policy... I think legally they can't make you care for patients with shingles or certain chemo patients bc of the proven effects, but you can care for other iso patients unfortunately... Like mrsa, c-diff, etc. My hospital told me just to follow hospital precautions. Ha!

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